Commercial Litigation

At Baines Wilson we are very conscious that a commercial dispute can often interfere with running a business in ways which go well beyond the dispute itself - management time is lost, focus is diverted, and ultimately a valuable business relationship may be at risk.

We adopt a flexible and problem-solving approach to commercial disputes, designed to produce practical business solutions (not just a legal “right or wrong” answer). If the approach has to be tough, we will act accordingly. If the situation calls for an urgent injunction, then we will ensure that the necessary application to Court is made at the earliest opportunity.

If conciliation is the name of the game, we have extensive experience of problem-solving techniques, either negotiation, or Alternative Dispute Resolution (including mediation), but always bearing our clients’ business objectives in mind.

In each case we will discuss with you the various available options and the likely costs involved, so that you can reach an informed choice as to the course of action to be adopted, guided by our advice.

Our experience covers a very wide range of business disputes including

• Shareholders disputes
• Disputes with distributors, agents or suppliers
• Product liability issues
• Issues over faulty machinery or processes
• Warranty claims following business sales
• Construction industry problems (involving all sides in the development process - clients, developers, and professionals)
• Media disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Technological disputes, whether concerning intellectual property, e-commerce, computers, software or advanced manufacturing processes
• Competition Law problems

We have acted extensively in both the more normal High Court jurisdictions, and the more specialist Courts, such as the Mercantile Courts, the Technology and Construction Courts, or the Patents Court. We also have wide experience of Arbitrations, Mediations, and other non-Court dispute resolution procedures.

Above all, our aim is to find the right form of dispute resolution process for any individual problem, and to work with you in order to try to achieve a solution that avoids turning a dispute into a crisis.

What the Legal Press say …..

Chambers & Partners – 2008 Edition

Partner Bob Elliott  receives recognition as he “…. impresses sources with his quiet confidence and skill in bringing a case together.”. He is also acknowledged in the Guide as an expert in IP disputes.

The Legal 500 - 2007 Edition